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As Minnesota House continues negotiations and Democrats boycott, Republican party announces effort to boot Democrats.
After two weeks of successful power-sharing, the Senate will revert to a majority following Tuesday’s special election. The vacancy was created following the Dec. 28 death of Sen. Kate Dziedzic.
As the Minnesota Senate’s power-sharing agreement approaches its end, Republicans took a swing at unseating Democrat Sen. Mitchell, but a vote to vote on Mitchell's seat died in a tie.
Despite expressing hesitancy, Minnesota judicial branch weighs in on legislative dispute

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From the column: "Whether you’re from Shakopee or Duluth, to disregard the will of the voters of any single House district should be incredibly alarming to all Minnesotans."
As Democrats continue to boycott, the Minnesota high court heard arguments Thursday over whether House Republicans have a quorum with 67 members, or if 68 members are needed to hold sessions
As a result of the ruling, the Republican Party's 67-66 advantage will last longer, perhaps well into February or March.
From the editorial: "(Work) delays caused by ... no-show Democrats and by uncompromising, reality-ignoring Republicans jeopardize the entire session."
These kinds of hysterical and irresponsible comments are shared by those on the left who blame Trump’s words for the shootings and those on the right who say Democrats are too critical of Trump.
From the column: "Democrats can maintain a united front and present a clear and compelling narrative to voters."
Secretary of State Steve Simon weighed in on whether 67 Republicans will be enough to conduct House business if Democrats no-show.
A week ahead of the session’s start, Minnesota lawmakers in disagreement on power-sharing, or lack thereof.
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
Alex Plechash unseated David Hann on Saturday to become the new state Republican Party chair, with Donna Bergstrom remaining deputy chair.

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